Question

What is the solution 2 1/8-1 19/40=

Answer 1

2 1/8-1 19/40

Make the mixed numbers into improper fractions

17/8 - 59/40

Make the fractions have the same common denominator

85/40 - 59/40

Subtract the numerators while keeping the denominators the same

Final Answer: 26/40 or 13/20